Eco-Friendly Swim Trunks ♻️ 5" & 6" inseam. 2024 collection (2024)

FAQs

What is a good inseam for swim trunks? ›

Normally a 4- 5 inches inseam fits everyone who wants to show the legs on the beach, and for those more daring we have the 3-4 inches inseam that way they will be able to show the leg from top to bottom in all detail.

Swimwear designers spend a lot of time and effort perfecting the design before they even start production. They have to find the right material, work with suppliers, get samples made up, do photoshoots- everything costs money.

3-4 pairs of men's swim trunks will get you by comfortably with enough versatility to switch up your outfits! Thankfully, most swim shorts are lightweight and compact, and won't take up too much space in your luggage! A mix of simple monochrome colors and bright patterned swim trunks will have you looking on point!

However, if you're taller than the average Joe (read: 6'3” plus), 5 inches might feel too short. That's when the 7-inch inseam is the perfect pick. On the flip side, if you're below the average, a 7-inch short may be too long, hitting you below the knee—truncating your silhouette and making you look shorter.

It might not be worth investing a lot of money on a swimming suit if it will only be worn occasionally and for one season. However, more expensive brands may make sense because of their SPF protection if the individual wearing the bathing suit will wear them frequently or is susceptible to sunburns.

No, you definitely should not. Although some guys do wear underwear under swim trunks, there are many disadvantages to this practice. Wearing underwear under your swimwear can lead you to become waterlogged because regular underwear just isn't made out of the same material that swimwear is.

The first step to finding a swim trunk color that looks good on you is to look at your own skin tone. Paler skin can be paired with muted, less vibrant colors, while men with darker skin tones should not be afraid to go bold with brighter colors.

A few rules of thumb: Wear dark colors to minimize a gut. Black, navy and dark grey are slimming colors that draw attention away from your belly. Horizontal stripes are a bonus—popular to contrary belief, they make you look longer and leaner.

Should swim trunks be baggy? ›

In terms of cut, swimming shorts should be roomy - not baggy, but usually the danger is more the other way, with a certain guy wearing skin-tight swim shorts in the same way he wears skin-tight casual shorts, or stretch chinos.

Board shorts usually have a tighter waistband with velcro or buttons. Quality swim trunks normally have drawstrings for easy adjustment. Overall Protection. For high-impact activities, board shorts give more leg coverage since they're longer and may offer a longer shelf life compared to trunks.

In general, nearly every man looks great in mid-thigh-length classic trunks, from 7 to 8 inches at the inseam (the length from crotch to hem at inner thigh). Tall men can look more balanced in a longer suit that ends an inch or two above the knees.

A good rule of thumb is that shorts should end approximately two inches above the top of the kneecap.

A 29-inch inseam is considered to be average for someone who is 5'3". I'm 5'3. I have 40-inch legs. My inseam is 29.